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May 17, 1961
Tabor City Tribune
Tabor City, Columbus County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
Chip Cox, 12-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. James C. Cox, placed second in the regional spelling bee at Brogden Hall, Wilmington, earning Encyclopaedia Britannica and scholarships to Wilmington College. Brenda Gayle Tripp of Shallotte took first.
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Chip Cox Wins Second In Regional Bee
Chip Cox, son of Mr. and Mrs. James C. Cox, was second place winner in the regional spelling bee held at Brogden Hall, Wilmington, Friday night.
He is a seventh grader in the Tabor City Schools and is twelve years old.
Twice winner of the Columbus County "Bee" Chip has received two scholarships to Wilmington College.
As second place winner Friday evening he received a $400 complete volume of Encyclopedias Britannica with 11 competing in the regional contest. The encyclopedia company will also send a film to T. Ward Guy, superintendent, to be used in the Columbus County schools.
Brenda Gayle Tripp of Shallotte was first place winner and will represent this region in Washington, D. C. at the national contest.
Chip Cox, son of Mr. and Mrs. James C. Cox, was second place winner in the regional spelling bee held at Brogden Hall, Wilmington, Friday night.
He is a seventh grader in the Tabor City Schools and is twelve years old.
Twice winner of the Columbus County "Bee" Chip has received two scholarships to Wilmington College.
As second place winner Friday evening he received a $400 complete volume of Encyclopedias Britannica with 11 competing in the regional contest. The encyclopedia company will also send a film to T. Ward Guy, superintendent, to be used in the Columbus County schools.
Brenda Gayle Tripp of Shallotte was first place winner and will represent this region in Washington, D. C. at the national contest.
What sub-type of article is it?
Personal Triumph
Prodigy
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Spelling Bee
Regional Contest
Second Place
Chip Cox
Scholarships
What entities or persons were involved?
Chip Cox
Mr. And Mrs. James C. Cox
Brenda Gayle Tripp
T. Ward Guy
Where did it happen?
Brogden Hall, Wilmington
Story Details
Key Persons
Chip Cox
Mr. And Mrs. James C. Cox
Brenda Gayle Tripp
T. Ward Guy
Location
Brogden Hall, Wilmington
Event Date
Friday Night
Story Details
Chip Cox, a twelve-year-old seventh grader from Tabor City Schools, won second place in the regional spelling bee at Brogden Hall, Wilmington. He received a $400 Encyclopaedia Britannica set and two scholarships to Wilmington College. Brenda Gayle Tripp from Shallotte won first place.